Basil• Character
Basil was one of two “tired and grumpy” wizards working at the Portkey landing site at the 1994 Quidditch World Cup (GF7)… Read MoreBirmingham
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Cities
Birmingham is located in west-central England and, after London, is the country’s second most populated city. The second time Harry rode the Knight Bus, the bus jumped from Grimmauld Place to “just outside Birmingham,” according to Stan Shunpike (OP24). Location: Map of Wizarding Britain… Read MoreBlack Forest
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Forests
Shortly after Harry, Hermione and the Weasleys travelled via Portkey to the Quidditch World Cup, Basil told them that they needed to move out of the way because a big party would arrive from the Black Forest in a few minutes (GF7). This party was travelling via Portkey, then,… Read MoreBonaventure
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Transportation
Ship taken by the witch Gormlaith to cross the Atlantic in search of her niece Isolt, founder of Ilvermorny School of Wizardry (Pm). Read MoreBristol
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Cities
Bristol is a seaside city (and county) located in southwestern England near Chipping Sodbury, where Rowling grew up. Hagrid flew the motorcycle over this city on his way to Privet Drive, at which time baby Harry fell asleep (PS1). Location: Map of Wizarding Britain… Read MoreBroom Compass
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Transportation
A Broom Compass is a useful broomstick accessory, invaluable for long journeys. Read MoreBroom race between bitter rivals from Aberdeen to Rome ends in the destruction of the Colosseum• Event
1754 – Many spectators gathered at the finish line to watch Torquil McTavish of Scotland and Silvio Astolfi Italy race from Aberdeen to the Colosseum in Rome. It is not known who won, but, by the time explosions damaging the Colosseum awoke the Muggles of Rome, Astolfi had been transfigured… Read More
Broomstick Magic
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Magical effects
Broomstick Magic comprises the various magical spells cast on brooms to help with riding and flying. Read More
Bubble-Head Charm
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Spells
The Bubble-Head Charm encloses the head of the caster with a bubble of breathable air. Read MoreBulwark
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Towns
Bulwark is a residential area in Chepstow, in the county of Monmouthshire, South Wales… Read More